Lupus Resources

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Lupus has the potential to impact various parts of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system, as well as the eyes, mucous membranes, blood, heart, lungs, kidneys, reproductive system, skin, and musculoskeletal system. For more information on how lupus affects the body, visit lupus.org/body #LupusAwareness #AutoimmuneDisease #HealthConditions #LupusSymptoms #lupus
Infographic: How Lupus Affects The Body
Lupus has the potential to impact various parts of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system, as well as the eyes, mucous membranes, blood, heart, lungs, kidneys, reproductive system, skin, and musculoskeletal system. For more information on how lupus affects the body, visit lupus.org/body #LupusAwareness #AutoimmuneDisease #HealthConditions #LupusSymptoms #lupus
Rashes are a common symptom of lupus and dyspigmentation can occur with lupus rashes on dark skin tones. Learn more about lupus and skin rashes (and see example photos) this Black History Month:
Lupus and Skin Rashes
Rashes are a common symptom of lupus and dyspigmentation can occur with lupus rashes on dark skin tones. Learn more about lupus and skin rashes (and see example photos) this Black History Month:
DYK? This year, our Health Education Specialists answered over 2,000 inquiries from people in 56 countries, providing free non-medical support, education, and resources. No matter where lupus warriors are in the world, we’re here to help! If you have questions or need support, reach out to a Health Education Specialist today.
Lupus Health Education Support
DYK? This year, our Health Education Specialists answered over 2,000 inquiries from people in 56 countries, providing free non-medical support, education, and resources. No matter where lupus warriors are in the world, we’re here to help! If you have questions or need support, reach out to a Health Education Specialist today.
In 2023, we had over 40,000 visits to our relaunched Be Fierce. Take Control. awareness campaign's website! This is part of our ongoing commitment to increase lupus awareness and reduce the time to diagnosis. The campaign is designed for young Black/African American and Latina/Hispanic American women, who have a higher chance of developing lupus in their lifetime. Learn more at
Be Fierce. Take Control.
In 2023, we had over 40,000 visits to our relaunched Be Fierce. Take Control. awareness campaign's website! This is part of our ongoing commitment to increase lupus awareness and reduce the time to diagnosis. The campaign is designed for young Black/African American and Latina/Hispanic American women, who have a higher chance of developing lupus in their lifetime. Learn more at
DYK that we hosted 40 Lupus & You educational events across the country on topics from mental health to medication management? We're here to support you! Follow us and check out some of the recordings from these events on our YouTube channel:
Lupus Educational Event Recordings
DYK that we hosted 40 Lupus & You educational events across the country on topics from mental health to medication management? We're here to support you! Follow us and check out some of the recordings from these events on our YouTube channel:
DYK that nearly 200 lupus advocates attended 179 meetings on Capitol Hill during the 2023 National Lupus Advocacy Summit? Learn more about our advocacy efforts in our 2022-23 impact report:
Lupus Foundation of America Annual Report
DYK that nearly 200 lupus advocates attended 179 meetings on Capitol Hill during the 2023 National Lupus Advocacy Summit? Learn more about our advocacy efforts in our 2022-23 impact report:
Getting a lupus diagnosis can be overwhelming -- from deciding whether or not to tell others that you have lupus, to figuring out how to learn to live with the disease. We’re here to help you navigate this part of your new life with lupus. Read more here:
Newly Diagnosed with Lupus
Getting a lupus diagnosis can be overwhelming -- from deciding whether or not to tell others that you have lupus, to figuring out how to learn to live with the disease. We’re here to help you navigate this part of your new life with lupus. Read more here:
March marks the start of #NationalKidneyMonth! Let's raise awareness about lupus nephritis, a serious complication of lupus that affects kidney function. Let's support those affected and learn more about kidney health.
March is National Kidney Month!
March marks the start of #NationalKidneyMonth! Let's raise awareness about lupus nephritis, a serious complication of lupus that affects kidney function. Let's support those affected and learn more about kidney health.
DYK that you can find support from other #lupuswarriors and community members on LupusConnect, our free 24/7 online lupus community? Start connecting to share your experiences, engage in a welcoming community with others worldwide, and discuss practical insights for coping with lupus. Find out more at lupus.org/lupusconnect.
Lupus Connect Online Community
DYK that you can find support from other #lupuswarriors and community members on LupusConnect, our free 24/7 online lupus community? Start connecting to share your experiences, engage in a welcoming community with others worldwide, and discuss practical insights for coping with lupus. Find out more at lupus.org/lupusconnect.
Do you want different skill-building activities to help you manage your lupus? Check out Wendy's video about her favorite features of the SELF app!
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SELF App by the Lupus Foundation of America
Do you want different skill-building activities to help you manage your lupus? Check out Wendy's video about her favorite features of the SELF app!
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We are dedicated to offering events and resources across the country! Watch Jeanine's video and get connected locally at lupus.org/getlocal
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Get Involved Locally with the LFA
We are dedicated to offering events and resources across the country! Watch Jeanine's video and get connected locally at lupus.org/getlocal
Like Jill, you can feel empowered to manage your lupus with SELF - Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly. Download and sign up for the SELF app today at https://www.lupus.org/SELF?utm_content=bufferae040&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer 💜
SELF Daily Texts
Like Jill, you can feel empowered to manage your lupus with SELF - Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly. Download and sign up for the SELF app today at https://www.lupus.org/SELF?utm_content=bufferae040&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer 💜
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Lupus Health Insurance Guide
Health insurance and prescription drug coverage are essential for people living with lupus. Our Health Education Specialists developed a health insurance guide for people with lupus. We explain what health insurance is and how to get the right insurance to help you manage lupus. Learn more and download the guide at